Kecleon
Chance:
30%
Being somewhat of a recognizable Pokemon thanks to its role in the Mystery Dungeon games and being a famous roadblocker in the generation III games, Kecleon's Color Change ability would be a very interesting concept for this game, and it has the movepool to match most of the Pokemon types (like Ancient Power, Psybeam, Shadow Claw, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Ice Beam, Brick Break, and Solar Beam to name a few . I can also see it being another trickster based Pokemon, where it could temporarily camouflage itself with its surroundings to shield itself and use attacks like Shadow Sneak or Feint Attack to surprise opponents afterward. Add a few licking and scratch-based attacks here and there and Kecleon could definitely stand out. The main issues I see it facing is that the role of a "mischievous trickster" is already fulfilled through Gengar, who pulls off similar tricks and sneak attacks but doesn't have Color Change as an ability, and there are plenty of normal type Pokemon out there who could also be as/more unique in what they use as Kecleon does.
Want:
35%
Kecleon really isn't the normal-type Pokemon I want to see get into the game, though the use of its Color Change ability would be a neat feature. It could also work well as an Assist Pokemon thanks to its size and use of sneak attacks (maybe Kecleon could appear behind the opposing Pokemon when you summon it as an Assist instead of having it jump from behind your lead Pokemon? I think that would be fun to watch).
Zoroark
Chance:
70%
Zoroark was the first generation V Pokemon introduced (even before its pre-evolution because we saw Zoroark's silhouette before Zorua was revealed). Thanks to that, along with her leading role in the 13th Pokemon movie and being featured in a special event in Pokemon Black/White, Zoroark is arguably the most iconic and popular Pokemon from generation V. She also has the unique ability Illusion, allowing her to take the form of another Pokemon and can even copy many of its attacks (as Zoroark demonstrates in Movie 13). This would be a very interesting concept for a Pokken Fighter where she could turn into the opposing fighter and use the same attacks as that Pokemon for a certain period of time. Zoroark's only problem would be the complications of making such an ability work in the game considering Illusion could be difficult to program.
Want:
60%
Zoroark's Illusion ability really interests me. I know some fans would want Ditto to be that "transforming/imitation fighter", but I think Zoroark would be more interesting because it could switch back and forth between it's normal self and its illusion. One way I could see Zoroark working as a fun fighter would be that she would initially appear as the opposing Pokemon at the beginning of the battle, even going as far as to imitating that Pokemon's introduction animation. After about a good chunk of seconds into the match, Zoroark could suddenly transform into its normal self for the ultimate surprise. Now that would definitely catch opponents off guard, not to mention this concept would be very close to how Illusion works in the main Pokemon games. Sadly, Zoroark isn't my most wanted Dark-types: that title goes to Bisharp, and there are other Generation V Pokemon I want to see get in over Zoroark.
Bisharp
Chance:
45%
Considering we are yet to see a Steel-type rep, Bisharp would work quite well to fill that role. It could use Steel attacks like Iron Head and Metal Sound to reflect this typing, along with some Dark type moves like Pursuit, Feint Attack, and Sucker Punch to reflect its Dark-typing and merciless nature. More interestingly, since it is known as the "Sword Blade Pokemon", it could also use sword based attacks like Metal Claw, Night Slash, Aerial Ace, Fury Swipes, and Shadow Claw, and I already discussed yesterday how it would be great to have a sword user on the Pokken roster. Only problem? Bisharp has serious competition with Gallade to fill that role of being sword-fighter in the Pokken Roster, as Gallade is the original sword-fighter of the two and is also a lot more popular than Bisharp (Aegislash could also be competition, but to me, he is more so a sword by himself rather than a sword-
user).
Want:
90%
Bisharp is
the Dark-type I want to see join the Pokken roster (aside from Greninja, who already has a very high chance, and Weavile, who is already in), mainly because he is one of my favorite Pokemon from generation V (I began to like Bisharp more in the following generation when Bisharp received a lot of excellent buffs that made him excellent and fun for competitive play). I'm a fan of Pokemon that look light sword fighters and fight with sword based attacks. Bisharp fits that description perfectly, though I prefer seeing Gallade get in first as the sword-fighter over Bisharp because Gallade remains my favorite Pokemon to this day (hence why my want rating for Bisharp isn't at 100%).
That aside, I am especially interested in seeing how his Burst Attack would look like. Personally, I want to see Bisharp summon a horde of Pawniards as they all charge towards the opposing Pokemon and attack from different angles. After a good amount of attacks, about six Pawniards would pin down the Pokemon to the ground. Then, Bisharp would run toward the opposing Pokemon and deliver a finishing slash to KO the Pokemon. This attack would reflect Bisharp's pitiless nature and what he does in the Pokemon world: he commands an army of Pawniards to hunt down the prey, and he and Pawniards would relentlessly pursue it until they finally catch it; once that's done, Bisharp delivers the finishing blow.
Nidoking
Chance:
40%
He is fairly recognizable Pokemon from the 1st generation games. By default, you would already have a Ground-based, power moveset to reflect his Ground typing, a type that is yet to represented amongst the fighters in the game. At the same time, he could also use some horn-based attacks, and we really don't have any horn fighters on the roster yet either. He also has a very diverse move pool which would make him interesting in Pokken Tournament. He can learn attacks like Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, etc. that could make him a distance fighter at times.
The main issues going for him is that there are other popular Ground types he would have to compete with that would fight with similar Ground-based movesets, such as Golem, Rhyperior (who would also be a big competitor for the horn-based fighter slot, although Nidoking is arguably more popular and iconic than he is), and Krookodile. Furthermore, the split evolution argument I brought up with Gallade yesterday really applies to Nidoking as well; in fact, it is the perfect example of that argument. Usually, most Pokemon fans (including myself) always think of Nidoking
and Nidoqueen when one of them is brought up because they are practically alike. If only Nidoking were to be included, it wouldn't be fair to exclude Nidoqueen out of the picture. That being said, I think if Nidoking were to be added, Nidoqueen should be added as well.
Want:
55%
I think he'd be another good pick for a Ground type fighter. It would also be good to have some horn fighters added to the roster, and Nidoking can do that job perfectly as well. Sadly, he really isn't at the top of my Pokken wish list at the moment, nor is he on my wish list for a Poison-type fighter.
Feraligatr
Chance:
40%
Feraligatr has the best chance for being the generation II final-evolution starter to join the roster since it is relatively popular and Typhlosion will likely be avoided thanks to Charizard already representing the "true Fire user" on the Pokken roster. Aside from popularity, Feraligatr definitely has some traits going for it. Namely, it is one of the most prominent jaw-attackers in the Pokemon world, and we don't have any sort of jaw-attackers on the Pokken Roster yet. It can also use some claw attacks here and there and perhaps attack with its tail. With all of this in mind, he'd be attacking like a real alligator, something that would make him very unique. Of course, he would also use some Water attacks to reflect his typing.
Unfortunately, I fear that Feraligatr will get shafted by the developers because they could see Suicune as the Water attacker in Pokken Tournament, even if Feraligatr could be unique by using some more physical based water attacks instead of special based ones. For a jaw-user, he would also have to compete with Krookodile for the slot, especially since we are yet to see a Ground-type fighter.
Want:
35%
While Feraligatr is my favorite of the Generation II starters, he isn't one of the Water starters I want to join the most; that title goes to Swampert (not counting Greninja). Though a jaw-attacker would definitely make an interesting addition to the roster, I'd prefer seeing Krookodile get in over Feraligatr
Krookodile
Chance:
45%
He'd be a unique addition to the roster for reasons I already discussed with Feraligatr (a.k.a, being a jaw-attacker that could also fight like a crocodile with his claws and tail). We are also yet to see the Ground type properly represented in the game, so Krookodile could also use a quake style moveset. Krookodile's evolution line is also one of the more recognized evolution lines from generation V, particularly because it's basic stage, Sandile, was one of the earlier generation V Pokemon to be revealed, and his role in the anime boosted his popularity. That aside, Krookodile would have to be compete with other popular Ground-types to make it in as the Ground type represented, and he would have to compete with other Pokemon that would have a similar way of pulling off biting/scrating based attacks (and Feraligatr would have to compete with those Pokemon as well). At least Krookodile has the status of being a generation V Pokemon when facing his competition, especially since we are yet to see a generation V rep.
Want:
50%
Between the two crocodile Pokemon, I want to see Krookodile get in. I like Krookodile's design more because it is one of those Pokemon that looks really menacing and antagonistic, even it's Pokedex entry states that it is a "very violent Pokemon." The Pokken roster could really use some more villainous-looking Pokemon; we have Gengar and Weavile for that already, and Mewtwo is probably on the way to boost that number, so I think Krookodile would fit well with them too.
Nominations:
Swampert:
x2
Meloetta:
x1
Gogoat:
x1
Salamence:
x1
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